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Perth Amboy's municipal court at 361 New Brunswick Avenue holds in-person sessions on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings or afternoons and virtual sessions on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Indictable charges go to the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office and the Superior Court in New Brunswick.

Perth Amboy posts virtual-hearing instructions in both English and Spanish, and a virtual hearing form you can download. The city describes the court's jurisdiction as motor vehicle matters, parking, fish and game, code enforcement, ordinances, and minor offenses such as simple assault, harassment, shoplifting and criminal mischief. We take Perth Amboy cases from our only office, in Newark.

Who handles a Perth Amboy case

  • Most complaints here come from the Perth Amboy Police Department.
  • The city lists Hon. David Stahl as chief judge, two presiding judges and two municipal prosecutors.
  • Indictable charges go to the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office.

Perth Amboy Municipal Court

Address
361 New Brunswick Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
Court phone
(732) 442-6011
Official page
City of Perth Amboy: Municipal Court
Court days
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (city)
Office hours
8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Monday to Friday (city)
  • Sessions listed by the city: Tuesday 9:00 a.m. in person and 4:00 p.m. virtual; Wednesday 1:30 p.m. in person; Thursday 9:00 a.m. in person and 4:00 p.m. virtual.
  • Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
  • Court phone: (732) 442-6011.

Court details can change. Confirm with the court before you go.

Frequently asked questions

Does Perth Amboy court have Spanish instructions?

Yes. The city posts virtual court instructions in English and in Spanish.

When are Perth Amboy virtual sessions?

The city lists virtual sessions at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday.

Where does a Perth Amboy indictable case go?

To the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office and the Middlesex County Superior Court in New Brunswick.

Sources

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